The Department of Transportation is in charge of the regulation of millions of vehicle operators. This includes nearly 2 million heavy-duty truck drivers, 878,000 light-duty truck drivers, and 507,000 school bus drivers. One way that the DOT ensures public safety is through DOT drug and alcohol testing and DOT SAP program. If a driver fails their…
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Because DOT drivers and operators have such serious responsibilities, they are subject to drug and alcohol testing. This helps the DOT to ensure the safety of all passengers aboard public transportation. In this blog, I want to share with you what the DOT return to duty process entails. Unfortunately, there’s still quite a bit of…
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The Department of Transportation is one of North Carolina’s biggest government agencies, employing thousands of North Carolinians and monitoring about 80,000 miles of roadways. If you’re reading this, chances are that you are a DOT employee who has found themselves in a tight spot. I want to tell you what to expect from a SAP Evaluation…
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According to the Census Bureau, over 2 million Americans are employed in the trucking transportation industry. Every single day, thousands of large trucks traverse the highways and byways of our country, delivering products, raw materials, and other important cargo. Without truck drivers, our country’s infrastructure would fall apart. To ensure the safety of our truck drivers…
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Recent reports found that substance abuse in Georgia is on the rise. Thousands lose their lives to drug and alcohol-related incidents each year. Thousands more survive but face serious consequences such as job restrictions or job losses. If you are a DOT employee who has failed the DOT drug or alcohol test, your work duties are…
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Each year in America, 1.1 million Americans are arrested for driving while intoxicated or impaired. Driving under the influence poses one of the biggest safety threats in this country, putting both the driver and third parties at risk of injury or death. To do their part, the Department of Transportation performs DOT drug and alcohol tests to…
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Safety is tried and tested. You’ve heard of DOT testing, but what does it consist of? Fifty percent of FMCSA and Coast Guard workers receive random drug tests every year. Millions of Department of Transportation employees receive drug tests for hiring and job promotions. Drug tests ensure that employees are focused on their job. Drugs can affect…
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When it comes to driving under the influence, the Department of Transportation holds high standards for all of its employees, especially those that operate vehicles. In 2018, Georgia ranked 23rd for the rate of DUIs and other drunk-driving incidents. Any of those incidents involving a DOT employee likely resulted in a SAP evaluation. Most DOT…
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When parents are involved in their child’s education, there’s an improvement in the child’s grades and academic performance. That’s where parenting classes can help. Of course, being involved as a parent is a lot tougher than it sounds. Some parents have to work graveyard shifts, which makes it harder to be with their kids are on…
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Safety is tried and tested. You’ve heard of DOT testing, but what does it consist of? Fifty percent of FMCSA and Coast Guard workers receive random drug tests every year. Millions of Department of Transportation employees receive drug tests for hiring and job promotions. Drug tests ensure that employees are focused on their job. Drugs can…
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